Generali Genève Marathon Relay vs Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGenerali Genève Marathon Relay or Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay — which comes out ahead?
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay has the stronger available profile on flat grade share, course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -0.3%
- flat grade share
- 82.3%
- lower ascent
- 183 m
- climbing density
- 4.3 m/km
- net elevation
- -53 m
- maximum grade
- 9.0%
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- -2.3% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 90.6% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 42 m
- climbing density
- 2.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -101 m
- maximum grade
- 8.1%
| Metric | Generali Genève Marathon Relay | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 82.3% | 90.6% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | -0.3% | -2.3% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 7.3% | 2.0% |
| Steep-up share | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| Total ascent (m) | 183 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 4.3 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,420 m | 1,000 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 23 m | 11 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 236 m | 143 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -53 m | -101 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| Start elevation (m) | 428 m | 257 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 375 m | 156 m |
| Scenic score | 88/100 ✓ | 20/100 |
| Conditions | 80/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 4.3 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 88/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 84/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Generali Genève Marathon Relay | Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland | Austin, Texas |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Scenery | City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic | City, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City | Big City, Competitive, Festival |
| Total ascent | 183 m | 42 m |
| Climbing density | 4.3 m/km | 2.0 m/km |
| Total descent | 236 m | 143 m |
| Net elevation | -53 m | -101 m |
| Max absolute grade | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| Flat grade share | 82.3% | 90.6% |
| GAP factor | -0.3% | -2.3% |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 4:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-01-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Austin, Texas
Actual distance
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 42.2 km
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Held
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Held
Scenery
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- City, Countryside, Lakeside, Waterfront, Vineyard, Historic
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- City, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Big City
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Big City, Competitive, Festival
Total ascent
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 183 m
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 42 m
Climbing density
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 4.3 m/km
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 2.0 m/km
Total descent
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 236 m
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 143 m
Net elevation
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- -53 m
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- -101 m
Max absolute grade
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 9.0%
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 8.1%
Flat grade share
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 82.3%
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 90.6%
GAP factor
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- -0.3%
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- -2.3%
Cutoff
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- 6:30:00
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- 4:00:00
Entry model
- Generali Genève Marathon Relay
- Open
- Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Generali Genève Marathon Relay or Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay?
Spurs Austin International Half (fka 3M Half Marathon) Relay has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.